| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / HogPeanut
Summer Wildflower - Pink & Red Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Hog Peanut
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| Scientific Name: | Amphicarpa bracteata
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| Habitat/Season: | Woodland Savanna / August - September
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| Comment: | Native
This twining vine has two types of flowers. The ones on the upper branches are long and pale purple or pink. The lower flowers are inconspicuous and lack petals and are sometimes underground. Pigs will eat the seeds of these below-ground flowers
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